"His eyes widened at the candid statement, and he
stumbled over his words. 'I think...you might be.'

"She shrank into her coat, looking at him with greater
understanding. 'And that scares you. I never wanted you
to be scared.'

"He still had that wild, panicked look in his eyes, wary of
the woman who was suddenly being honest. It hurt her to
see that. 'You didn't tell me about the chemo, Scully. I
didn't know what was happening yesterday morning. And
I need to know. You're my partner, and I want to know
what's happening to you.'"